Account Executive - Advertising Salary in the United States

How much does an Account Executive - Advertising make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Account Executive - Advertising in the United States is $38 as of September 26, 2019, but the range typically falls between $35 and $45. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills Associated with Account Executive - Advertising: Relationship Development, Sales Strategy, Customer Retention

Salary estimation for Account Executive - Advertising at companies like : CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORP, FINISH LINE INC -CL A, VASO CORP

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Account Executive - Advertising maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential advertising accounts. Targets potential advertising clients and develops relationships in order to acquire new advertising accounts. Being an Account Executive - Advertising may be responsible for selling ad programs in digital formats including banners/buttons, rich media, and interactive ad products. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Account Executive - Advertising typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Account Executive - Advertising gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Account Executive - Advertising typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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Account Executive - Advertising Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%